Six years ago, Gantt said he had no regrets about his race againstHelms, but it was a losing battle. Now, the battle ground is set onceagain and Gantt says he has a better battle plan and his troops aremobilized.
Gantt's supporters are loyal, and say they believe in what they'reworking for.
Dee Bowens, a retired teacher, says Gantt has passed her test withflying colors.
Gantt says he has a dedication to good education.
Gantt says he's trying to cover every county in the state beforeElection Day. His next move is a meeting with Democratic party faithful inGreenville where, he says, he gets a chance to rub elbows with GovernorJim Hunt and still more troops.
An exclusive poll on the Helms-Gantt race will be released Thursday.
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